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45–50 kW Bi-Fuel (NG/LP) Generator Fuel Consumption

Manufacturer-documented fuel consumption for 15 45–50 kW Bi-Fuel (NG/LP) generator sets — median 2.05 gal/h at full load, 2.06 gal/h at half load.

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Consumption by model

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ModelkWgal/h @ 50%gal/h @ 100% Tank (L)Runtime @ 50% (h)
Cummins/Onan C45 N6452.05
Cummins/Onan RX 45458.00
Generac G45LG245129.44215.83
Generac QT045453.254.70
Generac QT04524450.90
Generac RG045450.871.24
Generac SG045451.222.03
SDMO G66451.161.90
Generac QT048482.063.43
Generac QT04854480.90
Generac RG048481.101.75
Generac RG04845481.75
Generac XG04845482.223.58
Kohler 48RCL4874.76
Kohler 60REZG493.885.92

Figures from each model’s own manufacturer documentation (spec sheets and manuals); runtime = documented tank capacity ÷ consumption at 50% load. Verify against the datasheet for your exact configuration.

Common questions

How much fuel does a 45–50 kW Bi-Fuel (NG/LP) generator use?

Across 15 models with manufacturer data, full-load consumption runs 0.90–215.83 gal/h (median 2.05); at 50% load the median is 2.06 gal/h.